Components And Features - Fagor Helix Manual Del Usuario

Helix Pressure Cooker

Components and Features

Pressure Cooker Pot: Made of high-quality, heavy-gauge, stainless steel.
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All cooking takes place in the pressure cooker pot.
Lid: Made of high-quality, heavy-gauge, stainless steel, the lid must be
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properly locked in order to build-up sufficient pressure for cooking. In order
to open the lid turn the lid handle towards the direction of the arrow next to
the word OPEN and lift it. In order to close the lid place it in any position on
top of the pressure cooker pot, press down and turn the lid handle towards
the direction of the arrow next to the word CLOSE.
WARNING: NEVER FORCE THE PRESSURE COOKER TO OPEN
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Pot Handles: They are used to move and carry the pressure cooker, do not
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use the lid handle to carry the whole unit.
Lid Handle: Used to remove the lid from the pressure cooker, the top of the
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lid contains important components vital to the use of the pressure cooker.
Operating Valve: This valve features 2 pressure settings (positions I and II), a
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steam release position, and a clean position to remove the valve for cleaning.
Valve Position
Per Square Inch (psi)
I
II
Gasket: In order to provide a proper seal when pressure cooking, a
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silicone gasket is positioned around the underside of the lid. Never use the
Pounds of Pressure
Pressure level
Clean position – no
0
pressure
Steam release position
0
– no pressure
8 Low
15 High
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